The Elders, Leadership, and Staff at DOVE Westgate Church are comprised
of men and women who love, care for, and are invested in the lives and growth
in Christ of each person, young and older, within our congregation.
If you have any questions feel free to email or call our
church office at or 717.721.3775.
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Welcome to Kid’s Track, the children's ministry at DOVE Westgate Church, providing ministry for infants through 5th grade!
We want to encourage families to engage and we strive to offer a family-friendly environment for all who attend. We don’t see Kid’s Track as just a form of childcare – we truly seek to inspire your children to see the value
in their families and to simply love Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him!
See below for more information on what to expect each Sunday morning, volunteer opportunities {including a downloadable version of our Kid's Track Volunteer Application}, and resources for current volunteers including schedules, training, and teaching aids.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ON OUR KID'S TRACK MINISTRY,
CONTACT OUR DIRECTOR,
JOY SMITH, BY CLICKING HERE.
What to
EXPECT
WHAT IS A TYPICAL SUNDAY LIKE?
Our Sunday service starts at 9:30 AM and right from the start, we invite families to connect during our corporate worship. Flags are available for children of all ages. After our time of praise and worship, the children and the Kid's Track volunteers are dismissed to their classrooms, where you will be able to pick up your
child once the service is over. Kid's Track
"Roundhouse" Worship is held in the Kid's Track Area every 3rd Sunday of the month. Parents can check in their children before 9:30 AM.
WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?
Safety is one of the primary focal points for Kid’s Track. All of our volunteers have current state-required background checks, at least two volunteers are in each classroom at all times, and we employ a bracelet system for all children under 1st grade. We also have a private room for nursing mothers that includes a closed-circuit TV. We welcome any of your questions and concerns about your child’s safety.
"Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands
of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.
They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court."
Psalms 127:3-5
How You Can
SERVE
INTERESTING IN VOLUNTEERING?
If so, we would love to have you on the Kid's Track team! Between Nursery, Preschool, and Elementary, there are plenty of opportunities for you to serve. Sunday mornings in Kid's Track provide an excellent place to get involved, build relationships with kids, and help them grow in their love for Christ.
If you have a heart that loves God and a desire to help children discover a relationship with Him, we would love to have you join our team!
Our children's safety is of the utmost importance and priority for Kid's Track and as such, all volunteers are required by law to undergo a background check.
For more information on volunteering, including available areas to serve and time commitment, contact our Kid's Track Director, Joy Smith.
SEE BELOW FOR VOLUNTEER INFORMATION,
INCLUDING OUR APPLICATION & HANDBOOK
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
You want to work with our kids?! That's fantastic! Thank you for being willing to serve!
Use this link to download a copy of our Volunteer Packet with all the details you'll need to know.
Please Note: All Volunteers
are required by law to undergo
a background check.
CHILD ABUSE
HISTORY CLEARANCE
Click here to apply for a Pennsylvania Clearance (background check) online.
Instructions are provided in the Volunteer Application for setting
up an account and completing
the online clearance application.
VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK
Click here to review and download
a copy of our Volunteer Handbook.
We lay out our vision for our
Kid's Track Ministry, expectations, protocol, and how to handle
various situations.
If you have any questions regarding the handbook, please contact our Director, Joy Smith.
"But Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to Me. Don't stop them!
For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children."
Matthew 19:14
Teaching
AIDS & HELP
Our desire at DOVE Westgate Church is to have a Children's Ministry team that is equipped mentally, spiritually, and emotionally in order to engage children at the most dynamic level. This can be difficult if expectations are not clear and additional ideas and resources are not provided.
Below are teaching aids and helpful resources for Kid’s Track volunteers to pull from as often as necessary.
Don't hesitate to contact our Kid’s Track Director, Joy Smith, if you have ideas that would enhance this list!
VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
RIGHT NOW MEDIA
Use this website as a resource for training videos, children's Bible lessons, and much more! You
must have a RightNow Media account to login.
If you regularly attend DOVE Westgate Church and would like
an account, feel free to shoot us
an email at info@dwchurch.org
and we'll get that set up for you.
GROUP CIRRICULUM
Our church uses Group's FaithWeaver Curriculum for all
Kid's Track classes (Pre-K - 5th Grade). They are a reliable source for ideas, curriculum, and they even have a children's ministry blog.
If you're a Kid's Track volunteer and would like to access your quarterly curriculum online, please contact our Director, Joy Smith.